Internship - North America Foodservice Sales

General Mills was named #1 Best Place to Work for New Grads by Forbes and one of the Top 100 Intern Programs in the US.

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF SALES AT GENERAL MILLS?

The North America Foodservice (NAF) Business Segment competes in the growing away-from-home food market in the U.S., with $2 billion in annual net sales.

Our mission is "Creating Growth Away-From-Home Together" for operators in diverse channels - including K-12 schools, colleges & universities, restaurants, bakeries, pizzerias, hospitals, hotels, senior living facilities and convenience stores.

Some of our biggest individual customers include foodservice distributors such as Sysco, US Foods and McLane, restaurant chains like Pizza Hut, McDonald's, and KFC, and non-commercial accounts like Compass and Sodexo.

Our brand portfolio includes Big G Cereals, Yoplait, Nature Valley, Gold Medal, Pillsbury, Chex Mix, Bugles, Gardetto's and Annie's.

A summer internship with the North America Foodservice Sales Segment of General Mills will provide you with real-world and hands-on Sales experience. We will position you to succeed with learning and development (L&D) opportunities, involvement in the business; balanced social/community focused activities and provide you with ongoing feedback for your personal and professional growth.

WHAT WILL I DO?

Your NAF Sales career will be built through a variety of different roles and assignments, each designed to build the depth and breadth needed to transform into a future Sales leader for General Mills.

Internship: 10-week summer experience at the World Headquarters (WHQ) in Minneapolis, MN that includes working on real and impactful projects in close interaction with leadership teams throughout the United States.

Onboarding and L&D experiences

• 1-week, enhanced intern orientation and sales training
• Foundational selling skills and product knowledge through structured curriculum and immersive field experiences
• Best in class individualized development for professional success

Types of potential projects and exposure

• Active engagement/ownership on a variety of Sales division projects, each designed to build understanding of our business and customers
• Utilize business dynamics and analytical tools to provide solution-based insights to sell and influence decision-makers
• Recommend core business strategies and receive hands-on experience internally and with customers
• Work on business development, product introductions, category management, pricing and analytics
• Build internal and external relationships through cross-functional projects, trade shows, mentorships, and diversity organizations
• Presentation to senior leadership at the end of your internship

Professional performance feedback

• Two performance appraisals will provide you with expectations, objectives and progress

WHY INTERN AT GENERAL MILLS?

As one of the world's leading food companies, General Mills believes that food should make us better. Food brings us joy and nourishes our lives, connecting us to each other and the earth.

General Mills operates in more than 100 countries and markets more than 100 consumer brands, including Cheerios, Haagen-Dazs, Nature Valley, Betty Crocker, Blue Buffalo, Pillsbury, Yoplait, Old El Paso, Totinos and more.

Headquartered in Minneapolis, General Mills generated fiscal 2024 net sales US $20 billion.

WHERE WILL I WORK?

Flexibility and willingness to relocate to our WHQ in Minneapolis, MN (or designated NAF field locations/market areas - dependent on business need).

Relocation for subsequent roles is critical for progression within our Sales Division.

IS THIS YOU?

• Open to all majors; Business, Communications and Liberal Arts preferred
• December 2025, May 2026 graduation
• Passion to sell/represent General Mills and our top consumer food brands
• Demonstrated leadership, teamwork experience
• Strategic thinkers and problems solvers with strong communication skills
• US work authorization/Must have a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
  

HUNGRY FOR WHAT'S NEXT?

• Internship is 10-weeks in Summer 2025: May 19 - July 25, 2025
• Relocation assistance and optional subsidized furnished housing available (if eligible)
  

The hourly rate for this position is $26.54/hour. At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences and skills for their role. The pay for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decision including, but not limited to, educational degree in process, major of study and year in school. Beyond pay, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall development, including subsidized housing & relocation (if applicable & requirements are met), a summer of learning and fun, health benefits, wellbeing support and perks. Specific benefits may vary by role, location, and other employment status factors.

Applicants for employment in the US must have Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with General Mills (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.